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Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $80M to attack Pennsylvania’s housing crisis. Here’s how.
Gov. Shapiro’s proposed budget would put state money behind a popular home repair program, anti-homelessness initiatives, and public legal defense against evictions.
Demand for Pennsylvania’s new Whole-Home Repairs Program has been overwhelming, but more funding is on hold
The Whole-Home Repairs Program is a victim of its own success. Additional funding is held up by the state’s budget impasse.
New book advocates for ways to end housing segregation
Harrisburg developer says creating affordable housing means more than new apartments
George Fernandez has played in health outreach for Latinos across the state. Now, he wants to house people in need.
Pennsylvania needs rental assistance and eviction diversion programs, activists and lawmakers say
Experts and activists say eviction prevention measures need to expand, landlords disagree on some points.
Affordable housing is on everyone’s wish-list
For low-income families or individuals with limited resources, affordable housing might seem like an impossible dream.
A state tax generates millions for affordable housing, but state law prevents it from generating millions more
The state’s realty transfer tax last year generated $40 million in support for the Pennsylvania Housing and Rehabilitation Enhancement program, but it could do a lot more.